Harry Cooks
Event Catering in South Wales & internationally
Home Cooked | Colourful | Heartfelt
great food with playfulness
I’ve been a chef for over 26 years, cooking everywhere from hotels and restaurants to weddings, retreats, workshops, and family festivals across the UK and Europe. Food has taken me from Austria to gatherings around the continent, and what I’ve learned is simple: the kitchen is the heart of every event.My style is playful, generous, and rooted in fresh ingredients. Whether it’s a hundred guests at a retreat, a wedding feast, or an intimate dinner, I work with people to make their space feel alive — wherever it is. For me, the kitchen is always open: a place where guests can watch, help, laugh, dance, or simply relax while something delicious is prepared with love.
Weddings & Celebrations
From intimate garden weddings to grand celebrations, I create food that reflects the love and joy of the day. Whether it’s a single feast or a multi-day event, I serve with menus that are fresh, beautiful, and tailored to your story.
Retreats & Festivals
I have extensive experience cooking for retreats and festivals of 100–200 guests over a full week. These are immersive, communal experiences, and the food is central to the atmosphere. From hearty meals to vibrant buffets, I create menus that keep people energised, cared for, and connected.
Evenings & Gatherings
For dinner parties, anniversaries, and community evenings of up to 60 people, I bring warmth and creativity to the table. These gatherings are about connection — friends, family, or colleagues enjoying food that feels both special and relaxed.
Seminars & Workshops
Food has the power to support learning, creativity, and collaboration. For seminars and workshops of 30–40 people, I provide nourishing, freshly cooked meals across 2–7 days. Working solo, I manage every detail — from breakfasts that start the day well to dinners that bring people together.
beauty & colour
Dishes & Moments
Food can be beautiful without being fussy. I love to bring color and freshness into my cooking in ways that feel natural and alive. Each plate, each table, is an invitation to pause, to smile, and to share something simple and joyful together.
my food philosophy
Community - Cooking isn’t just about the plate — it’s about the space we create together. I believe food can carry warmth, beauty, and joy into every gathering. A feast is more than a meal; it’s a moment of connection, laughter, and care.
Open Kitchen - Wherever I cook, the kitchen is open. Guests are welcome to watch, help, or simply soak up the atmosphere — because cooking is part of the celebration itself. Food should flow with the rhythm of the day, nourishing not only the body but the whole event.
Joyful Simplicity - I don’t believe in being over the top or pretentious. I believe in honest, fresh food prepared with love, play, and a touch of beauty — food that feels abundant, alive, and shared.
kind words & testimonials
Gather Around the Table
Food as connection, not just cuisine
Every meal I cook is designed to bring people closer — to share stories, laughter, and a sense of belonging. The table becomes more than a place to eat; it becomes the heart of the gathering, alive with warmth, flavor, and colour.